Two (2) Positions
Location : Padang Pariaman District, Agam District,West Sumatera
Contract Period : Three (3) months
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through medical relief and health care training programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide.
We are currently looking for Midwives to join our Padang Emergency Response Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide Maternal and Child Care Health to benefeciaries
- Advise women about family planning and if necessary refer to the doctor for a prescription.
- Provide tetanus immunization, vitamins, clean birth kit, hygiene kits, education and prenatal care including regular weight check, fundal height and nutrition screening for all pregnant women.
- Identify and assist in the education and development of local bidans and dukuns.
- Assist normal deliveries during clinic hours.
- Recognize complications and danger signs during pregnancy and delivery and notify the doctor.
- Ensure continuous presence of delivery items, sterilized equipment and emergency drugs.
- Educate the public about health related topics including breastfeeding, Well Child Care, nutrition, hygiene, vaccinations, etc.
- Midwives or Maternity Nurse
- Good working knowledge of English language (both written and spoken);
- Prior work experience in NGO is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skill.
- Computer Literacy ( Word, Excel, email )
If you would like to find out more about this iopportunity please email your confidential cover letter, resume to Triashtra Lakshmi at email tlakshmi@imcworldwide.org at the latest 16th October 2009.
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